Job Summary

The Internal Audit and Compliance Manager plans, manages, and performs audits, including determining audit objectives and scope, identifying and assessing risks, developing time budgets and audit programs, and ensuring compliance with Internal Audit work paper standards for each audit.

The Role

• Set up internal audit framework and assist in the development of appropriate audit programs
• Assess and carry out risk-based audits and reviews of the Group’s systems, policies, arrangements, and procedures to assess whether the internal controls are adequate and effective. Work with management to identify root causes and develop practical and acceptable solutions to address issues or gaps identified.
• Schedule, plan, and complete assigned audit assignments as per the approved audit plan.
• Perform and complete all audit work and work papers in accordance with internal audit professional standards.
• Draft audit reports to make recommendations and suggest corrective actions which are operationally practical, effective, and efficient.
• Present findings and recommendations to Senior management.
• Conduct thorough follow-up of corrective action plans before due dates to ensure remediation is implemented on time.
• Maintain an awareness of trends and “best practices” in the internal audit and hospitality industry.
• Perform or assist in the performance of special reviews at the request of management.
• Support the company in its continuous effort of enhancement and modernization of its internal audit approach, including the use of audit systems, technology, and data analytics.
• Contribute to other assignments such as control self-assessment rollouts and follow-up/review of the completed self-assessments.
• Conduct training to hotel team on internal audit processes and procedures including but not limited to self-assessment as well as sharing latest update on internal audit development.
• Other duties assigned as necessary.

Talent Profile

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting / Finance / Business Management or related disciplines.

Candidate with professional certification such as CPA, CIA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification is preferred.

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years of hotel internal auditing experience or hotel finance experience.

Technical Skills

Excellent written and spoken English and Mandarin are required.

Good knowledge and practical experience about risks, internal controls, data analytics, risk management, governance, audit techniques and methods

Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.

Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask.

Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Fast learner with a willing attitude, resilience, and a team player with strong work ethic.

Kindly be informed only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

As Manager at Arthur D. Little, you are expected to lead the successful accomplishment of the assignments for our clients.

The Manager’s role includes:

· Structure the overall mission in line with the client’s issues and needs

· Conducts issue analysis proficiently with Principal/Partners’ supports and generates hypothesis for entire project

· Provide clear, focused support and expertise to your team in structuring and solving problems

· Manage the workload while coaching team members to ensure a successful delivery

In addition, you are also expected to engage in business development activities to further grow our business.

Therefore, you will:

· Build relationships beyond project assignments and support/develop opportunities for future business especially with Japanese clients looking into expanding beyond East Asia.

· Plays an important role in shaping the agenda of middle client management

· Propose compelling solution tailored to the client leveraging Arthur D. Little’s assets, capabilities and expertise

Job Requirements:

· Strategy consulting experiences, preferably with global firms

Proven record of high performance and substantial achievements in your past positions

· Deep industry expertise and demonstrated leadership, analytical and problem solving skills

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently

· Entrepreneurship to break new ground, and eager to take personal risks in working environment

· Excellent business communication skill in English and Japanese

· Willingness to travel for team and client meetings

Skills & Competencies (eg: programming, problem solving, and marketing) :

· Exceptional problem-solving skills, broad industry knowledge and sharp business acumen

· Excellent business communication skill in English and Japanese

· Broad and in-depth understanding and knowledge in Energy & Utilities and/or Consumer Goods & Retail industry

· Entrepreneurial, proactive and team-oriented

Job Description:

New Business

• Support MD on acquiring new media opportunities to grow and entrench the company’s market leader position strategically.
• To achieve this, the KPIs include:

1. Writing winning proposals with compelling arguments, meaningful insights and measurable action plans
2. Assisting in participating tenders, answers Requests for Proposals (RFP)
3. Ensuring our proposed advertising programs comply with regulatory guidelines whilst meeting market demands.
4. Coordinating with internal stakeholders for essential details to make winning offers

City Relations

• Play a key role in

1. building and strengthening relationships with government concession partners through professional servicing, responsive, prompt, and reliable communications.
2. establishing good relations with relevant regulatory authorities for consult on policies/regulations governing outdoor advertising.

• Responsible for managing government advertising concessions which includes day-to-day activities such as

1. facilitating campaign approvals
2. applying for BCA licensing
3. making prompt communications to key stakeholders
4. making accurate and timely monthly sales reports
5. conducting site checks as necessary to ensure fulfilment of contractual obligations

• Collaborate closely with internal teams to meet contractual obligations including but not limited to:

With Project and Operations teams

1. deliver quality design and safe implementation of media assets
2. ensure safe maintenance operations and consistent service standards
3. attend monthly meetings with government partners and preparation of meeting minutes
4. accurate and timely submission of routine reports such as sales and maintenance operations reports, etc

With Sales and Production teams

1. ensure campaigns are in line with government partners’ guidelines and creative executions meet safety requirements.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing
• Minimum 2-3 years in Account Servicing or Business Development role in the Advertising and Media industry
• Proven track record in winning and retaining businesses
• Excellent ability to write and present clearly and succinctly
• Excellent ability to build rapport and grow partnerships

Desirable skills / Knowledge:

• Good Knowledge of Outdoor Advertising industry is a plus
• Has a passion for Advertising and keen interests in how Advertising Technologies (Adtech) can shape the future
• Well-versed in MS Office & Power BI

Desirable Criteria:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and results-oriented culture
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative and be flexible
• Good drive and determination
• Commercial awareness
• A willingness to learn
• Resilience, to enable you to deal with problems and constructive criticism
• Effective teamworking skills

Innovation matters. With best-in-class research and predictive analytical tools, NIQ BASES, the worldwide leader in analyzing and consulting on new products, remains at the core of our client's new product ideas, product messaging that inspires action, fresh packaging designs, and optimal product launch strategies. At NIQ, you will work with industry-leading marketers and see your work come to life. Have you ever wanted to modernize the brand and bottle design for an iconic beer company? How about discovering the next big energy drink? At NIQ, you can. Be curious. Be collaborative. Be forward-thinking. Join the Innovation team and work with our clients as a consultant, a problem solver, and the voice of NIQ BASES to our clients.

Learn more about BASES at: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/landing-page/bases-innovation-renovation-and-brand-success/

Responsibilities

Work with a team of analysts to ensure prompt delivery of service to responsible clients to achieve the set financial objectives and other operational performance indicators.

• Assist the senior member in identifying a new business opportunity in the industry
• Constructs and implements the analytical plan
• Consult with clients regarding research designs and general study concerns
• Supervises direct reports by answering questions, providing constructive and consistent feedback, and conducting performance appraisals promptly
• Develop study design, and questionnaires, and discuss analytical plans with the modeling team
• Run market simulations, analyze study data, and provide report conclusions and recommendations, with minimal supervision
• Prepares and presents study results to clients
• Prepares client proposals and study designs and estimates costs of projects, with supervision
• Monitors changes in job costs and communicates cost changes to client, as needed

Client servicing

• Undertake sales activities in conjunction with the commercial team in terms of preparation and delivery of proposals and credentials
• Work with the Customer Success team on analysis to drive client satisfaction by providing insights and actionable recommendations during presentations or business reviews
• Ensure the services provided to clients are timely and precise according to client business needs and specifications while meeting the company's quality standards
• Identify and recommend enhanced and new services that answer clients' business needs
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with the identified key persons within the client organization

A little bit about you

Curiosity drives your interest in what moves the market. You find potential in percentages. Managing time and deadlines comes naturally to you. You’re known for your impeccable organization. Connecting with clients matters to you, and that motivates you to sift through data for a new angle. You can identify the narratives behind numbers, and you’re always looking for what’s next.

The successful incumbent will represent the first line of defence and be a key stakeholder in driving the AML/KYC function within the region. The scope of work will be completed in accordance with IQ-EQ’s internal AML/CFT framework, as well as international and domestic AML/CFT regulations and guidelines, across a wide spectrum of service offerings, both internal and external. This role will cover both fund administration and corporate segments.

Tasks

• Managing the AML/KYC team in Singapore.
• Act as subject matter expert and main point of contact to clients and internal departments, providing support and guidance on all AML/KYC matters where required.
• Perform client and fund investor due diligence for new & existing accounts in accordance with MAS and CIMA AML/CFT rules, along with internal policies and procedures to identify and mitigate any risks for the clients and IQ-EQ.
• Manage end to end process including kick off projects and coordination with clients, and all other relevant stakeholders within the IQ-EQ teams.
• Review and conduct source of wealth & funds corroboration of clients and investors in line with regulatory requirements.
• Familiar with AML/KYC requirements for individuals and different types of entities e.g., Companies, Limited Partnerships, Financial Institutions, VCCs, Trusts etc.
• Well-versed in Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk cases including PEPs, Adverse Media, Sanctions, and other independent recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Provide support to the business during preparation of escalation processes to the Asia Leadership Team and/or Group Risk & Compliance.
• Assisting in contributing to the updating and documenting of processes and procedures in all aspects of the AML/KYC cycle.
• Lead any system development projects and ensure all team members are updating the necessary registers and databases in a timely and accurate manner.
• Preparation of Key Risk Indicators and other management reports.
• Assist with client and internal ad-hoc requirements from time to time which include but are not limited to process walkthroughs, internal audit, AML questionnaires and/or regulatory inspections.
• Leading training of new and existing joiners, and other colleagues covering areas such as remediation projects, latest regulations, change in operational processes and refreshers as and when required.
• Implementing and driving efficiency within the team, supervising tasks performed by team members.
• Contribute ideas and participate in transformation and change initiatives to drive continuous improvement to further enhance key deliverables.

Other

• Support the department as required within the confines of role.
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties or special projects as required by the firm.